View Full Version : Blount Motorsports boss looking for driver that provides the right fit
Returning to Dirt
10-02-2017, 07:40 PM
http://insidedirtracing.com/blount-motorsports-boss-looking-for-driver-that-provides-the-right-fit/
Blount Motorsports boss Larry Garner describes the driver he wants to hire as the replacement for Donald McIntosh
Hoosier_Dirt
10-02-2017, 07:51 PM
This is really good equipment.
This is really good equipment.
That's just a great team. I have a hard time believing McIntosh ends up in a better situation than the one he's leaving.
MI Dirt Fan
10-02-2017, 07:59 PM
I thought Mcintosh wanted to go big time? If it's such a great team with great equipment why didn't they then?
a25rjr
10-02-2017, 08:03 PM
It sounded like a little dig at McIntosh, about providing feedback to the crewchief???
Returning to Dirt
10-02-2017, 08:05 PM
"It sounded like a little dig at McIntosh, about providing feedback to the crewchief??? "
Nope, not at all
Burn122
10-02-2017, 08:09 PM
Skylar Marlar
a25rjr
10-02-2017, 08:24 PM
I dunno, but sounds a little critical to me:
"We're not going BACK to where David has to figure it out from the sidelines. We're going to have a driver that can do that."
dirtdobber45
10-02-2017, 10:02 PM
Not being an @$$ but didnt he contradict himself by first saying that they might 'step up' then later says their cutting back?
dirtdobber45
10-02-2017, 10:03 PM
I dunno, but sounds a little critical to me:"We're not going BACK to where David has to figure it out from the sidelines. We're going to have a driver that can do that."It sounds like it but I dont believe he meant it that way
MasterSbilt_Racer
10-02-2017, 10:53 PM
I thought Mcintosh wanted to go big time? If it's such a great team with great equipment why didn't they then?
Not sure everyone wants to live out of a rig all summer.
MasterSbilt_Racer
10-02-2017, 10:58 PM
I dunno, but sounds a little critical to me:
"We're not going BACK to where David has to figure it out from the sidelines. We're going to have a driver that can do that."
I would take that to mean Ogle or Kerr.
MasterSbilt_Racer
10-02-2017, 10:59 PM
Not being an @$$ but didnt he contradict himself by first saying that they might 'step up' then later says their cutting back?
No. He says better performance. (Step up). Less shows. (Cut back)
bleedsbluer2
10-02-2017, 11:33 PM
Jimmy owens will be in this ride next year i said it 1st
JabberJaws83
10-03-2017, 06:24 AM
Steve Francis?
Pennsboro23
10-03-2017, 06:58 AM
Jimmy owens will be in this ride next year i said it 1st
I don't see that happening, especially with Blount wanting to scale back their racing.
Wells Racing Photos
10-03-2017, 07:37 AM
I thought Mcintosh wanted to go big time? If it's such a great team with great equipment why didn't they then?
Donald wants to run a national tour and the team collectively are not interested in doing so. Just like the article says David has a son that he wants to watch grow up and Larry hates missing the chance to see his team race due to work, so that's why.
flagone
10-03-2017, 07:51 AM
I think Mark Douglas would be a great fit for this ride. He recently shuttered his family operation. The guy can drive. He knows race cars and can win races. He lives very close to the Blount operation and he and Fatboy have worked together previously. I think he at least deserves a shot at it.
Pennsboro23
10-03-2017, 08:23 AM
Logistically wouldn't work but I would like to see Zack Dohm get a ride like that.
Josh Bayko
10-03-2017, 09:34 AM
I could see Eric Wells getting that ride. He's gotta be pretty burnt out from national touring.
t3r3e3
10-03-2017, 10:00 AM
Off the top of my head, local guys who seem to be fits to run a limited schedule include: Jason Welsham, Corey Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word), Jesse Lowe, or possibly someone moonlighting in the car like Michael Page or Ross Bailes.
Highwayman
10-03-2017, 10:05 AM
Logistically wouldn't work but I would like to see Zack Dohm get a ride like that.
Now that would be interesting...Agree
One Man Gang
10-03-2017, 11:45 AM
I agree with Flagone the way Garner and Bryant want to race Mark Douglas be the perfect guy to put behind the wheel.
dirty bert
10-03-2017, 12:18 PM
Off the top of my head, local guys who seem to be fits to run a limited schedule include: Jason Welsham, Corey Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word), Jesse Lowe, or possibly someone moonlighting in the car like Michael Page or Ross Bailes.Don't see Corey leaving the ride's he's in, don't think Welshman would fit in,Lowe seems to be mostly street stock or crates an Blounts not moving down,Mark Douglas would be the best fit.
Chris Thomason
10-03-2017, 12:47 PM
Dane Dacus maybe? From TN. Runs limited schedule. Rocket familiarity
dirty bert
10-03-2017, 12:57 PM
If Ronnie Johnson wasn't in the 85 he would be a good one.
PushinTheLimit
10-03-2017, 01:28 PM
I feel that they might go with a young up and comer kind of racer that is local in the area. There's a few guys in this area that would fit that role well.
Highwayman
10-03-2017, 01:40 PM
I feel that they might go with a young up and comer kind of racer that is local in the area. There's a few guys in this area that would fit that role well.
To me the way the article read they didn't want a driver they needed to bring along. The way I understood it was they wanted someone who was already equal to or better, in experience and talent to McIntosh. So that would be someone already running supers, who is accomplished, knowledgeable and that communicates well what the car is doing.
One Man Gang
10-03-2017, 02:28 PM
Does Blankenship still live up there around that area ?
70 races is a lot. 55 is still a ton.I am still baffled at McIntosh leaving he is good but I don't think good enough to put in a national series good unless he is bringing money to the table.
70 races is a lot. 55 is still a ton.I am still baffled at McIntosh leaving he is good but I don't think good enough to put in a national series good unless he is bringing money to the table.
Completely agree.
I'm of the opinion the ride is better than he is. Maybe I'm wrong. Guess we'll find out soon enough.
Hoosier_Dirt
10-03-2017, 06:53 PM
IMO Michael Chilton would be good in this ride.
Finnfan
10-03-2017, 07:00 PM
Jared Landers???
Dane's good, but has never really raced in the area they would be racing in. Those guys have ran the same type of schedule for a long time.
Don't see Landers moving from Ark to run regionally in the SE.
Barbecueboy
10-03-2017, 07:46 PM
IMO Michael Chilton would be good in this ride.
Agreed..
Eddie carrier would look pretty sporty in that thing.
dalemcfan
10-03-2017, 08:06 PM
Buckingham? Davenport?
Wells Racing Photos
10-04-2017, 07:46 AM
I think Buckingham is very happy with the DoubleDown Motorsports deal that he is running now...
chupp n bloomer fan
10-04-2017, 07:51 AM
I think Buckingham is very happy with the DoubleDown Motorsports deal that he is running now...Yep. They seem to really fit him well. And JD, he wants more than the Blount ride IMO.
Pennsboro23
10-04-2017, 08:02 AM
Fergy time? Or is he happy where he is at?
adamconners
10-04-2017, 09:35 AM
Have to agree that Ferguson makes some sense
JabberJaws83
10-04-2017, 10:09 AM
Perhaps Ricky Weiss with the Vic Hill connection?
b1eagle
10-04-2017, 05:03 PM
I agree Mark would be a god choice
NormP
10-04-2017, 05:03 PM
Steve Francis?
Lord no.
He's one of my top 2-3 favorites and I always hope he'll pull off the win, but let's be honest--his winning days are behind him.
tomuchbite
10-04-2017, 09:03 PM
Skip Arp 31
dirt track junkie
10-05-2017, 09:28 AM
This is a very good ride for the right driver it will be very interesting to see who they put behind the wheel. just my opinion but I don't think Douglas could cut it plus I hear his dad isn't in the best of health,i don't know if Welshan and Garner would see eye to eye,Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) maybe but he wouldn't be using Eagle race engines and his dad wouldn't be calling the shots, Skip has quit (retired), I don't think they want to replace body panels after every race so Weiss is out
One Man Gang
10-05-2017, 12:04 PM
I think Ray cook would be a good fit but Ray has a lot going on with promoting the SN series and his own track too and plus he's probably happy with the ride he already has.
Dustin Linville he's a hammerdown cat from what I've seen of him a couple of times but don't know how logistics be for him from where he lives because I'm sure BMS is going to want a driver that can spend plenty of time in the shop too.
Chris Thomason
10-05-2017, 02:17 PM
To bad Cody Mahoney is from to far out.
3 wide
10-05-2017, 02:41 PM
I would get Ross bailed if he wouldn't take it then I would get Jared landers or Eddie carrier.
adamconners
10-05-2017, 09:24 PM
Dane's good, but has never really raced in the area they would be racing in. Those guys have ran the same type of schedule for a long time. Don't see Landers moving from Ark to run regionally in the SE.
I would get Ross bailed if he wouldn't take it then I would get Jared landers or Eddie carrier.Think that would depend on Bailes and Barry's plan for next year, if they have one.
bleedsbluer2
10-05-2017, 11:57 PM
Its jimmy owens his son is getting older he tired of traveling the country he will drive for them hit all the good paying races in there region still hit eldora,florence,dtwc,show me and he will rack up plenty of wins paying 10,000 and under
PushinTheLimit
10-18-2017, 10:48 PM
How about Tanner English?
How about Tanner English?I got a text last night regarding a test that took place yesterday at Charlotte involving BMS, Tanner English, and Steve Francis.
SLIDING SIDEWAYS
10-19-2017, 10:28 AM
I got a text last night regarding a test that took place yesterday at Charlotte involving BMS, Tanner English, and Steve Francis.
Yes this can be confermed.
MI Dirt Fan
10-19-2017, 10:35 AM
Yes this can be confermed.
You work for tmz now?
flagone
10-19-2017, 01:34 PM
If I was a betting man I would say that the BMS ride has already been filled. I would also bet the drivers name hasn't been mentioned in this thread. But I am not a betting man.
SLIDING SIDEWAYS
10-19-2017, 01:48 PM
You work for tmz now?
No i work for nyfb
JabberJaws83
10-19-2017, 01:56 PM
If I was a betting man I would say that the BMS ride has already been filled. I would also bet the drivers name hasn't been mentioned in this thread. But I am not a betting man.
Terrific post, full of useful information, as usual.
flagone
10-19-2017, 02:02 PM
Sarcasm or nah?
RayCook53fan
10-19-2017, 03:06 PM
Blount Motorsports twitter did say they tested with Tanner English and Steve Francis....
a25rjr
10-19-2017, 03:09 PM
If I was a betting man I would say that the BMS ride has already been filled. I would also bet the drivers name hasn't been mentioned in this thread. But I am not a betting man.
C'mon flagone, let the cat out of the bag......its Bloomer!
He ready to cut back! :)
Escobar
10-19-2017, 04:11 PM
Blount Motorsports twitter did say they tested with Tanner English and Steve Francis....
That means it’ll be a bi-lingual two car team, French & English.
Barbecueboy
10-19-2017, 04:41 PM
Would be cool to see a good driver out of Georgia get in that ride........
Would be cool to see a good driver out of Georgia get in that ride........
Be hard to pick a guy. We've got at least 101 of them over here.
callmez
10-19-2017, 07:25 PM
I think I see what you did there, BK....
a25rjr
10-19-2017, 07:36 PM
Be hard to pick a guy. We've got at least 101 of them over here.
Yeah but only 22 will make the cut! :)
RayCook53fan
10-20-2017, 09:00 AM
Clever... lol
In that case they'll need to hire a interpreter!
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